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Features Job Vacancy CAN Administration Officer The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) is seeking an organised and motivated person to support its three staff and ensure its office runs smoothly. CAN's 9-Point Plan for Cycle Safety Following the distressing deaths of two cyclists in the Wellington region, CAN has launched a campaign, which includes an e-petition and meetings with Government Ministers and key officials to adopt our Nine Point Plan. Gemini Cycle Friendly Awards 2008 Our annual "oscars". Entries are open for nominations again Cycle Training Learning how to cycle properly makes cycling more enjoyable and safer for everyone CAN-DO 2008 and Cycle Friendly Awards Sat-Sun, 4-5 October Christchurch Download the Registration Form (PDF - 124kb) GetAcross.org.nz If you've always wanted to ride your bike, walk or run across the Auckland Harbour Bridge, right now is the perfect time to make it happen. The outer lanes of the bridge (the "clipons") are about to get a major upgrade, making it the perfect time to add cycle and walking lanes too. Digital Strategy taking CAN's website to the next level Presentations from the 2007 Cycle Conference The 6th New Zealand Cycling Conference in Napier was a time for celebrating our progress so far, and will help to map out future paths for cycling. About 150 delegates attended this year's conference. 'GETTING THERE' Community Partnership Programme The Programme provides opportunities for organisations to apply for funding of up to $1,000 towards events, promotions and initiatives which promote cycling and walking. Fundamentals of Planning & Design for Cycling Dates for the 2008 Training Courses	Latest Media Releases: 08 Aug 08 - New Zealand transport strategy takes baby steps 19 July 08 - Cycling safety petition prompted by recent deaths 19 Jun 08 - Cyclist fatalities show need for better infrastructure and motorist behaviour 18 Jun 08 - Cycling advocates welcome release of third party insurance discussion paper 08 Jun 08 - New Cycle Skills training guidelines released 08 Jun 08 - Gemini Cycle-Friendly Awards 2008 nominations called for 28 May 08 - Invest in cycling as fuel prices rise 11 May 08 - Get used to petrol price hikes 11 May 08 - CAN appoints Morgan as new Networking Project leader 05 Mar 08 - CAN Media Guide to Cycling in New Zealand 21 Feb 08 - Go By Bike Day 2008 (LTNZ Media Releases) 17 Dec 07 - New 30% Target for Walking and Cycling 02 Nov 07 - SPARC Cycle-Friendly Awards Winners Announced 15 Oct 07 - SPARC Cycle-Friendly Awards Finalists Announced 11 Sep 07 - Cyclists support tougher age restrictions for young drivers
CAN Newsletters "eCAN" a regular email bulletin, distributed approximately every 2-3 weeks In the latest issue (e.Can165): Gemini Cycle Friendly Awards- deadline extension Reminder- have you signed the petition supporting CAN's 9-point plan? Job vacancy- CAN Administration Officer Who CAN Do? New Zealand transport strategy takes baby steps Inspirational cycling stories wanted Train charge gone but cyclists no better off Cyclists in greater danger during winter Health Promotion Forum Symposium 2008 Sydney's drivers 'worst' for bike rage Trek Announces "Go By Bike Challenge" Weblinks Contact CAN's secretary to be put onto the eCAN mailing list - it's free! ChainLinks the printed newsletter of CAN. It is produced four times a year and distributed to all members and affiliated local groups. see also: Latest ChainLink Weblinks	About CAN CAN is New Zealand's national network of cycling advocates. We work with government and local authorities on behalf of cyclists, for a better cycling environment. CAN aims to: Promote the benefits of cycling Improve safety for cyclists. Encourage the creation of a good cycling environment. Promote cycle tourism. Advocate for integrated cycle planning. Increase the number of cyclists on our roads Resources Cycle Maps New Zealand Cycling Facts Media Guide to Cycling in New Zealand CAN Guide to Every day Cycling Police Roadwatch Report bad driving / accidents Cycle-Friendly Employer Guide Info from SPARC CAN Member Groups Is there one in your area? CAN Group Resources Tools you need and advice to start your own local cycle advocacy group Bugs in the Workplace Start your own Bicycle User Group at work CAN Media Kit Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the media

Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN)

A Voice for Kiwi Cyclists

Features

Job Vacancy

CAN Administration Officer

The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) is seeking an organised and motivated person to support its three staff and ensure its office runs smoothly.

CAN's 9-Point Plan for Cycle Safety

Following the distressing deaths of two cyclists in the Wellington region, CAN has launched a campaign, which includes an e-petition and meetings with Government Ministers and key officials to adopt our Nine Point Plan.

Gemini Cycle Friendly Awards 2008

Our annual "oscars". Entries are open for nominations again

Cycle Training

Learning how to cycle properly makes cycling more enjoyable and safer for everyone

CAN-DO 2008

and Cycle Friendly Awards

Sat-Sun, 4-5 October
Christchurch

Download the Registration Form (PDF - 124kb)

GetAcross.org.nz

If you've always wanted to ride your bike, walk or run across the Auckland Harbour Bridge, right now is the perfect time to make it happen. The outer lanes of the bridge (the "clipons") are about to get a major upgrade, making it the perfect time to add cycle and walking lanes too.

Digital Strategy

taking CAN's website to the next level

Presentations from the 2007 Cycle Conference

The 6th New Zealand Cycling Conference in Napier was a time for celebrating our progress so far, and will help to map out future paths for cycling. About 150 delegates attended this year's conference.

'GETTING THERE' Community Partnership Programme

The Programme provides opportunities for organisations to apply for funding of up to $1,000 towards events, promotions and initiatives which promote cycling and walking.

Fundamentals of Planning & Design for Cycling

Dates for the 2008 Training Courses

Latest Media Releases:

About CAN

CAN is New Zealand's national network of cycling advocates. We work with government and local authorities on behalf of cyclists, for a better cycling environment.